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blasphemy, blaspheme, blasphemous, blasphemies

Definition:

In the Bible, the term "blasphemy" refers to speaking in a way that shows a deep disrespect for God or people. To "blaspheme" someone is to speak against that person so that others think something false or bad about him.

• Most often, to blaspheme God means to slander or insult him by saying things that are not true about him or by behaving in an immoral way that dishonors him.
• It is blasphemy for a human being to claim to be God or to claim that there is a God other than the one true God.
• Some English versions translate this term as "slander" when it refers to blaspheming people.

Translation Suggestions:

• To "blaspheme" can be translated as to "say evil things against" or to "dishonor God" or to "slander."
• Ways to translate "blasphemy" could include "speaking wrongly about others" or "slander" or "spreading false rumors."

(See also: dishonor, slander)

Bible References:

• 1 Timothy 01:12-14
• Acts 06:10-11
• Acts 26:9-11
• James 02:5-7
• John 10:32-33
• Luke 12:8-10
• Mark 14:63-65
• Matthew 12:31-32
• Matthew 26:65-66
• Psalms 074:9-11

Word Data:

• Strong's: H1288, H1442, H2778, H5006, H5007, H5344, G987, G988, G989